RECONCILIATIONBEGINS WITH ME:

Our Shared Journey

RECONCILIATIONWEEK 2013

In September 2013, you contributed to the historic Reconciliation Week 2013. Born out of the vision of Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Reconciliation Week 2013 commenced with the lighting of a sacred fire on September 16th, 2013.

On September 17th, 2013, the All Nations Canoe Gathering, consisting of

60

TRADITIONAL CANOES, DRAGON BOATS AND OTHER VESSELS,

welcomed participants to Coast Salish lands.

Reconciliation Week 2013 culminated on September 22nd, 2013 as

70,000 PEOPLE

took to the streets of Downtown Vancouver for the Walk for Reconciliation.

Over450VOLUNTEERS

and6,200HOURS

contributed to the success of Reconciliation Walk 2013.

Walk participants were given one of42,000 TILES, each decorated by a school-aged child as they learned about the history of residential schools and the concept of 'Namwayut - We Are All One.

FOLLOWING RECONCILIATION WEEK 2013

Through the generosity and support of our partners, we have been able to continue working towards a new way forward. Our achievements and activities include:

COMMUNITIES ACROSS BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALBERTA

RECONCILIATION DIALOGUE WORKSHOPS, including 3 youth workshops.

Engaging with 471 DIALOGUE WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS.

Awards

Chief Dr. Robert Joseph's work has been recognized on numerous occasions since Reconciliation Week 2013:

AND THE MOVEMENT IS SPREADING!

Cities across Canada have declared their commitment to reconciliation. These cities include:

CALGARYCAMPBELL RIVERCRANBROOKEDMONTONPORT ALBERNITORONTOVANCOUVER

What’s Next for Reconciliation Canada?

Reconciliation Canada is building upon activities carried out in 2013 by developing initiatives that engage people across the country in open and honest conversation to understand our diverse histories and experiences. These activities will support positive relationships for Aboriginal peoples and all Canadians, and relevant economic opportunities for Aboriginal peoples. Key themes are:

In the year since Reconciliation Week 2013, we have seen many successes. None of these would have been possible without you and we continue to be inspired by your commitment to reconciliation. Share your vision for reconciliation and continue the journey. Each vision will add a footprint to the path towards reconciliation. We will be displaying some of these stories on our website and social media. Walk with us.

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